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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city do the Berglunds reside in "Good Neighbors"?
(a) Prior Lake.
(b) St. Cloud.
(c) St. Louis Park.
(d) St. Paul.

2. Patty's autobiography is written at the suggestion of whom?
(a) Richard.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her therapist.

3. How do the Berglunds come to own the lake house?
(a) It was passed down from a nameless donor.
(b) Patty inherited it from an uncle.
(c) Walter's older brother gave it to him.
(d) Walter inherited it after his mother's death.

4. The reader is informed that the New York Times featured a story of whose disgrace?
(a) Walter Berglund.
(b) Patty Berglund.
(c) Carol Monaghan.
(d) Merrie Paulsen.

5. In "Mistakes Were Made," Walter believes the movie he and Patty see is a parable for those who join the fight against what?
(a) Uncontrolled growth.
(b) Abuse.
(c) Predators.
(d) Oppression.

6. Joey's business involves selling what?
(a) Necklaces.
(b) Watches.
(c) Buttons.
(d) Shoelaces.

7. Where is Richard living during the early years of Walter and Patty's marriage?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Jersey City.
(c) Lisbon.
(d) Amsterdam.

8. In "Mistakes Were Made," Richard leaves the lake house after doing what?
(a) Writing a letter to Walter.
(b) Proposing to Patty.
(c) Playing songs for Patty.
(d) Finishing the renovations on the house.

9. How old is Joey when he leaves the house in "Good Neighbors"?
(a) A sophomore in college.
(b) A sophomore in high school.
(c) A senior in college.
(d) A senior in high school.

10. In "Good Neighbors," Patty is one of the few what in the neighborhood?
(a) Women.
(b) Wives.
(c) Stay-at-home moms.
(d) Athletes.

11. What does Carol's boyfriend do for a living?
(a) He plays soccer.
(b) He is an accountant.
(c) He is a musician.
(d) He is a construction worker.

12. The one person Patty particularly adores is whom?
(a) Her daughter, Jessica.
(b) Her husband, Walter.
(c) Her son, Joey.
(d) Her neighbor Connie.

13. Carol tells everyone that, upon leaving his parents, Joey was very what?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Calm.

14. In "Good Neighbors," Patty describes the neighbor's addition as what?
(a) A water tank.
(b) A boat shed.
(c) A tiny church.
(d) An old outbuilding.

15. What type of music does Richard's band play?
(a) Punk.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Ska.
(d) Electronica.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eliza start dating soon after meeting Patty?

2. What does Joey christen the lake by the Berglund summer home?

3. What is the name of the area in which Patty grew up?

4. What is the name of the boy who raped Patty?

5. What is the name of Richard's band?

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